ABEOKUTA – A 99mins strike from Remo Stars captain, Nduka Junior against Kano Pillars earned the Skye Blue the maximum three points to keep their title hope alive.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams displaying skill, determination, and unwavering commitment.
The game kicked off with high intensity, and it did not take long for Remo Stars to make their mark.
Ahmed Akinyele puts the Ikenne side ahead in the 6mins after heading home a flick on by Nduka Junior after Habib Yakubu sent in a freekick.
The crowd erupted in celebration as Remo Stars took control early on.
Remo Stars maintained the lead to the end of the first half after missing many scoring chances.
As the clock ticked down, both teams pushed for a win.
A blunder from the Remo Stars Goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole gave the visitors an equalizer in the 48th minutes after Mustapha Salisu’s thunderbolt shot went past the Remo keeper.
The Skye Blues had another chance to put up the lead in the 68′ minutes when Dayo Ojo chests the ball on the edge of the box, but was intercepted by the Kano Pillars goalkeeper, Mohammed Galadima.
In the dying moments of injury time, Nduka Junior emerged as the hero for Remo Stars. With nerves of steel, he latched onto a perfectly timed cross and buried the ball into the net.
The crowd erupted, and Remo Stars secured a thrilling 2-1 victory.
Junior Nduka’s late goal, however, gave the Daniel Ogunmodede’s side the maximum three points.
The victory moved Remo Stars up to second place in the league with 59 points, behind Rangers International and they will face Lobi Stars in their next match in Lafia, looking to continue their momentum and push for the league title.
Speaking with Journalists, the President of the club, Otunba Kunle Soname expressed satisfaction with the performance of the team since the commencement of the league.
Otunba Soname said the team had continued to meet the developmental objectives of the club and gave the assurance that the club would continue to hope for the best.
